I don't want to second-guess their decision, but it certainly did well for the University of Washington. We got a guy who was a fantastic fit.

People want Washington to be noted as a place of integrity and quality and that's what Tyrone brings. We've been in court too much and in the headlines for the wrong reasons.

Notre Dame's expectations are high, their traditions demanding. They made a decision they felt was right for Notre Dame, and it was to our benefit.

The decision is a mutual agreement between myself, my family, the doctors and the University of Washington.

We've taken the position that both conferences know South Dakota State University. It is their decision, and we're going to respect that.

The building has had a lot of usage by the university. The decision (to implode it) wasn't easily arrived at.